Part-time Police Officer

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Police Officer is a sworn law enforcement officer within the Santa Fe College Police Department and reports directly to the Police Sergeant. The officer preserves the peace, provides general police services, and enforces College rules and applicable federal, state, and local laws to protect College personnel, students, property, equipment, and facilities. Officers support operations or administration according to their assigned area and may work across functional areas as directed by the Chief of Police, a Lieutenant, or College leadership. Operations officers support daily campus safety and security through patrol, event coverage, traffic and parking enforcement, and proactive community policing. Administrative officers support specialized investigations, communications, records management, regulatory compliance, crime prevention, and related functions. All officers perform duties consistent with their assignments and may be directed to assist in other areas. The position involves responding to calls and emergencies, conducting investigations, gathering and preserving evidence, preparing reports, assisting with prosecutions, providing safety escorts and emergency assistance, and maintaining assigned vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and equipment. Officers also support College events and activities, maintain knowledge of relevant law enforcement and higher education requirements, and handle confidential information in accordance with applicable laws and College policies. The application advertisement is open continuously, with applications reviewed as needed. Applicants must submit a completed online SF application, letter of intent, current resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts if applicable. Official transcripts are required before an employment offer is made.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination within six months and receive a passing score.
Must successfully pass a background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and polygraph.
Valid Florida Driver’s license and authorization to drive for the College.
Must maintain the mobility, physical strength, and stamina needed to see, hear, stand, bend, lift, carry, walk, or run.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly growing environment.
Professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication skills.
Sound critical thinking, judgment, and timely decision-making ability.
Ability to provide patient, prompt, and courteous customer service.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and strong ethics.
Organization and time-management skills.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, developing solutions, and following through.
Team orientation and ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Relationship-management and interactive service skills.
Results orientation and ability to meet or exceed established targets.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks while assessing situations and selecting appropriate responses.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
Knowledge of crime prevention and/or community policing concepts.

Responsibilities

Enforce College rules and applicable federal, state, and local laws courteously, impartially, and ethically.
Respond to calls for service and investigate disturbances, suspicious activity, traffic accidents, medical emergencies, alarms, and other incidents; take appropriate action and prepare documentation.
Conduct criminal and assigned administrative investigations; gather, document, preserve, and process evidence in accordance with procedures and legal requirements.
Participate in prosecutions, assist with case preparation, and testify in court as needed.
Identify and report unsafe, hazardous, or suspicious conditions and take appropriate steps to protect people and property.
Perform building and facility access functions, including locking and unlocking facilities and responding to access-related security concerns.
Promote a safe College environment through crime prevention, safety education, community engagement, and proactive law enforcement.
Prepare accurate and timely reports, records, logs, and other documentation.
Maintain working knowledge of relevant law enforcement and higher education requirements, including FERPA, Clery, Title IX, emergency notifications, timely warnings, and UCR.
Build positive working relationships with College departments, students, employees, visitors, external agencies, and the public.
Provide safety escorts and other public safety assistance; administer first aid and emergency assistance as necessary and maintain required certifications.
Maintain department vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and other assigned equipment in operational readiness.
Maintain records of operating procedures and provide guidance on standard operations and established departmental procedures as needed.
Participate in College events, committees, and other activities.
Comply with College rules, procedures, guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements concerning document retention, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Protect the privacy and security of records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service; perform other duties as assigned.
For Operations: patrol campuses and facilities; respond to emergencies, critical incidents, alarms, fire alarm concerns, elevator outages, and other public safety situations; perform traffic and parking enforcement; conduct security checks; document incidents; assist with special-event operations; participate in field training; and practice community policing.
For Administration: assist with specialized, background, and other administrative investigations; support the 911 Communications Center; assist with Clery Act, Title IX, and other compliance activities; maintain records, property, and evidence; track certifications and training; support crime prevention and outreach; help maintain fleet, uniforms, and equipment; and respond to public concerns, complaints, and administrative reviews.